The current logo used for Apple TV+'s "Friday Night Baseball" broadcasts (2022-present). (Apple.com)
| ● Sunday, March 8, 2026
Highlights:
- Apple TV+ streams "Friday Night Baseball" games for the fifth consecutive season.
- This particular live game package starts on Friday, March 27 with Angels vs. Astros at 8:00 PM ET and Guardians vs. Mariners at 9:30 PM ET.
- Just like in the past, "Friday Night Baseball" features top-tier play-by-play commentary and expert analysts, no local broadcast restrictions, & elite production quality that has the fans in mind.
- Again, two broadcast teams for "Friday Night Baseball" in 2026 — Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker & Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, & Heidi Watney. Additionally, play-by-play commentator Rich Waltz returns for select games throughout the season.
- MLB Network will once again produce Apple TV+'s "Friday Night Baseball" program throughout the season, in conjunction with Apple's live sports production unit.
With the 2026 Major League Baseball season set to begin soon, we now have the schedule for Apple TV+'s "Friday Night Baseball". Apple TV+, the home of "Friday Night Baseball" since the series launched back in 2022, returns for their fifth straight season covering live MLB games on Friday games. Baseball fans across 60 counties and regions can watch two games each week throughout the MLB regular season. These games have talented broadcast teams, no barriers in terms of receiving the game content, and high-level production.
Apple, alongside Major League Baseball (MLB), revealed the schedule of "Friday Night Baseball" games from the season premiere on Friday, March 27 through Friday, June 26. Key matchups include the "Subway Series" between the Yankees and the Mets (May 15), a 2025 National League Division Series re-match between the Phillies and the Dodgers (May 29), a fierce NL West rivalry as the Dodgers play the Padres in San Diego (June 26).
“‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats. “With cutting-edge production — including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives — and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we’re delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere.”
The 2026 season of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+ has two main commentary teams that are tasked to describe the action for you on a weekly basis. One broadcast team features play-by-play commentator Alex Faust, game analyst Ryan Spilborghs, and sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker. Another commentary group has play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo teaming up with analyst and former MLB pitcher Dontrelle Willis in the booth, with Heidi Watney reporting from the field. Just like in previous years, veteran MLB play-by-play voice Rich Waltz contributes with select play-by-play assignments throughout the season.
"Friday Night Baseball" games on Apple TV+ will be produced by MLB Network's production team in addition to Apple's live sports production arm.
You can check out this season's "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+ schedule below:
- MLB on Apple TV+: 2026 MLB Regular Season National Broadcast Schedule ("Friday Night Baseball") | (All Times Eastern | Subject to Change)
| ๐น Friday, March 27 ("Friday Night Baseball" Season Premiere):
. Angels at Astros - Apple TV+, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker
. Guardians at Mariners - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney
| ๐น Friday, April 3:
. Brewers at Royals - Apple TV+, 7:30 PM ET -
. Braves at Diamondbacks - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, April 10:
. Angels at Reds - Apple TV+, 6:30 PM ET -
. Giants at Orioles - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, April 17:
. Rays at Pirates - Apple TV+, 6:30 PM ET -
. Tigers at Red Sox - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, April 24:
. Phillies at Braves - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
. Cubs at Dodgers - Apple TV+, 10:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, May 1:
. Reds at Pirates - Apple TV+, 6:30 PM ET -
. Royals at Mariners - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, May 8:
. Twins at Guardians - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
. Cardinals at Padres - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, May 15:
. Blue Jays at Tigers - Apple TV+, 6:30 PM ET -
. Yankees at Mets - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, May 22:
. Astros at Cubs - Apple TV+, 2:00 PM ET -
. Tigers at Orioles - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, May 29:
. Twins at Pirates - Apple TV+, 6:30 PM ET -
. Phillies at Dodgers - Apple TV+, 10:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, June 5:
. Guardians at Rangers - Apple TV+, 8:00 PM ET -
. Royals at Twins - Apple TV+, 8:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, June 12:
. Diamondbacks at Reds - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
. Braves at Mets - Apple TV+, 7:00 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, June 19:
. Cardinals at Royals - Apple TV+, 8:00 PM ET -
. Twins at Diamondbacks - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET -
| ๐น Friday, June 26:
. Cubs at Brewers - Apple TV+, 7:30 PM ET -
. Dodgers at Padres - Apple TV+, 9:30 PM ET -
► Note: The schedule currently includes game selection through the end of June. The live game schedule for July through September will be announced at a date to be determined later. Announcer assignments will be updated throughout the season.
|| ๐ Source: Apple Newsroom ||
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